Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
chinensis
ID:
1226144

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.Y.Pai

Source:
tro

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 44: 122 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225482



Common Names

  • Chinese Morina
  • Morina chinensis
  • Morina


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Description

Morina chinensis (also called Chinese Morina, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a thick stem with large, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as meadows and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Morina chinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Morina chinensis is white, with five petals, and the seed is a small, round, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Morina chinensis is a shrub native to East Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Morina chinensis

Morina chinensis is native to Asia and can be found in the temperate and subtropical regions of the continent.

Morina chinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Morina chinensis?

Morina chinensis

What is the common name of Morina chinensis?

Morina

What is the natural habitat of Morina chinensis?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Caprifoliaceae family

Bassecoia bretschneideri, Bassecoia siamensis, Bassecoia hookeri, Cephalaria duzceensis, Cephalaria alpina, Cephalaria ambrosioides, Cephalaria anatolica, Cephalaria aristata, Cephalaria armeniaca, Cephalaria armerioides, Cephalaria armoraciifolia, Cephalaria attenuata, Cephalaria axillaris, Cephalaria aytachii, Cephalaria balansae, Cephalaria balkharica, Cephalaria beijiangensis, Cephalaria calcarea, Cephalaria cedrorum, Cephalaria charadzeae, Cephalaria cilicica, Cephalaria coriacea, Cephalaria dagestanica, Cephalaria decurrens, Cephalaria demetrii, Cephalaria dichaetophora, Cephalaria dirmilensis, Cephalaria ekimiana, Cephalaria elazigensis, Cephalaria elmaliensis, Cephalaria fanourii, Cephalaria flava, Cephalaria foliosa, Cephalaria galpiniana, Cephalaria gazipashensis, Cephalaria gigantea, Cephalaria goetzei, Cephalaria hakkiarica, Cephalaria hirsuta, Cephalaria humilis, Cephalaria integrifolia, Cephalaria isaurica, Cephalaria joppensis, Cephalaria juncea, Cephalaria katangensis, Cephalaria kesruanica, Cephalaria kotschyi, Cephalaria laevigata, Cephalaria leucantha, Cephalaria litvinovii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50044187: Based on the initial data import
Yin Yüan Pai: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Y.Pai' in the authors string.